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Title: BSG Foundation Day and Rajya Puraskar Rally 2026 Celebrated; Governor Announces ₹2 Lakh Annual Grant
Press Release Number:
09/11/2026
Description:
The Governor, who is the Chief Patron of the Meghalaya Bharat Scouts and Guides, made the announcement while addressing the gathering, acknowledging the organisation’s contribution to youth development and its role in nurturing responsible citizens through the values of discipline, leadership, self-reliance, service and national integration.
He noted that since its establishment, the Bharat Scouts and Guides movement has played an important role in instilling these values among young people and preparing them to make meaningful contributions to society.
Vijayashankar appreciated the Meghalaya Bharat Scouts and Guides for its various programmes, workshops and activities conducted across the State. He also highlighted the National Level Tribal Meet held in Shillong in 2026 as an important initiative that provided opportunities for interaction and greater understanding among young people.
He also congratulated the Guide Unit of KJP Girls Higher Secondary School on being recognised as a Historical Unit of the BSG during the Diamond Jubilee celebration, acknowledging its longstanding contribution to the Scouts and Guides movement in Meghalaya.
Recognising the financial requirements involved in maintaining the organisation and conducting its activities, the Governor said adequate resources were essential for the effective functioning of any institution. He announced that the Governor’s Office would extend an annual grant of ₹2 lakh to the Meghalaya Bharat Scouts and Guides to strengthen its programmes and activities
He noted that since its establishment, the Bharat Scouts and Guides movement has played an important role in instilling these values among young people and preparing them to make meaningful contributions to society.
Vijayashankar appreciated the Meghalaya Bharat Scouts and Guides for its various programmes, workshops and activities conducted across the State. He also highlighted the National Level Tribal Meet held in Shillong in 2026 as an important initiative that provided opportunities for interaction and greater understanding among young people.
He also congratulated the Guide Unit of KJP Girls Higher Secondary School on being recognised as a Historical Unit of the BSG during the Diamond Jubilee celebration, acknowledging its longstanding contribution to the Scouts and Guides movement in Meghalaya.
Recognising the financial requirements involved in maintaining the organisation and conducting its activities, the Governor said adequate resources were essential for the effective functioning of any institution. He announced that the Governor’s Office would extend an annual grant of ₹2 lakh to the Meghalaya Bharat Scouts and Guides to strengthen its programmes and activities
Released Date:
09 Nov 2026
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